Celebrate the big ‘1’ with a gift that says as much about your love as it does about her growing personality. Whether it’s a unique keepsake, a fun and interactive toy, or a treasured book, the right gift can create lasting memories.
While most of our shopping is now done online, sometimes it can become a bit overwhelming with everyone claiming to have the ‘perfect gift.’ Not to worry, I’m here to lend a hand!
The gifts listed below are guaranteed to put a smile on your little one’s face (and let’s be real, probably a few adults too). Here are 35 unique gift ideas for your one-year-old granddaughter that are bound to be a hit, treasure, and source of fun.
1. Personalized Baby Name Blanket: This soft fleece blanket with her very own name says “this is my naptime kingdom!”
2. Gund Animated Flappy the Elephant: This darling plush elephant plays peek-a-boo and sings ‘Do Your Ears Hang Low?’ A word of caution: the song can get a bit stuck in your head!
3. VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker: Helping her find her feet while doubling up as a play panel, this walker is a two-in-one powerhouse.
4. Bath Toy Organizer: For the granddaughter that loves bath time, this gift will not only make her happy but her parents too!
5. Baby Monthly Milestone Chalkboard: To track her growth and milestones, this chalkboard will have you all walking down memory lane in years to come.
6. Radio Flyer Red Rider Trike: This red classic can help her take on the world one sidewalk square at a time.
7. Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo: Its moves will keep her on her teeny toes while teaching basic colors and counting.
8. Jellycat Cordy Roy Fox: This fox isn’t just sly; he’s downright cuddly!
9. First 100 Words Books by Roger Priddy: Because it’s never too early to awaken the bookworm in her!
10. Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set: While she might not be the next WNBA star just yet, sinking that foam ball can make her look like one!
11. Sesame Street Talking ABC Elmo Figure: Every kiddo loves Elmo! But, Elmo sticks around only on low volume setting.
12. Melissa & Doug Deluxe Pounding Bench Wooden Toy: This is a perfect way for her to pound out all that extra energy (and give mom and dad a break).
13. Elegant Personalized Baby Bracelet: A charming keepsake to represent her first of many stylish accessories.
14. Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy: It’s a mini music maestro in the making.
15. LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Table: You never know, she might just throw a surprise jam session for everyone.
16. Premium Baby Handprint and Footprint Frame Kit: Because those tiny hands and feet won’t stay tiny forever!
17. VTech Busy Learners Activity Cube: It’s interactive, engaging, and educational. But don’t tell her that!
18. Baby Stella Peach Doll: It’s never too early for her first best doll-friend.
19. Baby’s Personalized Teddy Bear: It’s a classic. And with a personalized tee, it becomes a memorable classic.
20. Mega Bloks First Builders Big Building Bag: She’s the construction boss, you’re the labor. Start building!
21. Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Chair: She might take ‘Queen for a day’ literally.
22. PBS KIDS Woodland Friends Push Toy: Not just a push toy, they’ll be her ‘rolling buddies.’
23. Playskool Sesame Street Love to Hug Elmo: Yes, it’s Elmo again. But this time, he’s giving hugs!
24. Tomons Nature Wooden Beads Maze: Artistic, eclectic, and entertaining. Promotes fine motor skills too.
25. Seedling Paper Doll Friends Activity Kit: Who says one is too young for fashion design?
26. Play-Doh Starter Set: She’ll make creative messes and have a world of fun.
27. ALEX Jr. Sound and Play Busy Table: It’s colors, sounds, music, and fun all rolled into one.
28. Baby Fondue Fountain: Because she deserves a fancy dessert!
29. PlanToys Baby Key Rattle: Fancy and naturally made keys for the baby who always digs for car keys.
30. Little Tikes Gas ‘n Go Mower Toy: She can mow the lawn with dad on weekends. (Minus the actual mowing part!)
31. Little Cosmetics Pretend Makeup Signature Set: When she sees mom putting on makeup and wants to join in. It’s pretend, so no mess!
32. ZooJamz Xylophone by VTech: Get ready for her to march to her beat.
33. Gap Baby Birch Bear Sweater: For those grandma cuddles and cute fall pictures.
34. Custom Superhero Cape: Because sometimes Batgirl needs a nap too.
35. LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book: Filled with fun facts and learning, it’s a literally hands-on experience that’ll develop her curiosity and vocabulary.
No matter what you choose, remember it’s the thought that counts and the sharing of moments that are priceless. Now, go on, make that little girl’s first birthday a special one!